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46 Yo. Reduction 22 Yrs Ago, Now Getting Implants!! - Ogden, UT

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I had a Breast reduction 22 years ago. I was...

Melissajvt
WORTH IT$4,000
I had a Breast reduction 22 years ago. I was always a nice C cup until after I got pregnant. My breasts just kept growing.. I finally went in to discuss a breast reduction 22 years ago. I had 790cc(was a 36FF) removed which STILL left me with a C cup.
I was very happy with my results. I have always had an active lifestyle until I was diagnosed with M.S. in 2002. I became very depressed and began gaining weight. I have always been small and never weighted more than 130 pounds at 5'3. In 2010 my weight was at it's highest..179lbs..yipes!
I decided to get off my pity-pot and hire a Personal Trainer. Well, long story short, I am now a Personal Trainer and Nutritionist myself. I've lost 55lbs and d stay very fit. I've lost my boobs along the way and have very deflated breasts. I was measured at VS 4 weeks ago and wear a 36B. I have returned to my PS in Utah and have opted for 300/325cc saline implants. It kind of freaked me out when I tried on the Sizers..thinking I was replacing what had been removed.
Either way, I'm very excited. I feel like a kid at Christmas. I've worked very hard to get a nice body and feel like I've earned this. Today is my pre-op appt. I live in Idaho but will be returning to Utah next week for my surgery and staying with my daughter for a week to recover before returning to Idaho Falls! Updates

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Stephan L. Ralston, MD (retired)

Stephan L. Ralston, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 1, 2016
Hi there, I too have had a reduction approximately 20 years ago. I just scheduled for 300/325 implants on 4/14/16. It's definitely nerve racking thinking about potentially having too large of breasts again! Hoping to get a little fullness without looking huge and feeling bulky again! Best of luck to you! Please keep us posted.
April 8, 2016
I am so happy that I did implants. It sins like our stories are wrote similar. He did 325cc and so far (only 2 days post), I love them☺
April 8, 2016
Good luck GS4. However, be prepared with lots of ice packs on site!
April 9, 2016
Thank you! Hope you're feeling okay.
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April 1, 2016

Hey there! Thanks for sharing your story. I hope you'll get lots of support from the community. Are you going over or under the muscle?

April 8, 2016
He went under the muscle
April 14, 2016
I'm getting better every day. I'm finally off all of the pain meds and returned to work yesterday (exactly one week post-op)!
UPDATED FROM Melissajvt
5 days pre

Photos-Before

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These are my deflated breasts... Lol
My scars keloid some but that doesn't seem to bother me too bad!!

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April 1, 2016
Hi there. Have you decided on a final size? Also are you going over or under the muscle and what profile?
April 8, 2016
Sorry, In still figuring this site out. Iwentunder the pectoral muscle and he did 325cc.
April 10, 2016
He did 325cc, under pectoral muscle and moderate plus profile. So far, they are looking really good!
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1 day post

New Boobies

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Yesterday was the BIG day and OMG the ride home was so painful. I work out all the time and my Dr said it will be even more painful because of how lean my muscle is. Today they took the Ace bandage off and told me to keep wearing the medical bra for now. I've slept most of yesterday and today but managed to get one photo taken. They are still riding pretty high but at my post op appt today, he said they look tally good and will of course get better with time. I'll update again tomorrow or the following day. I love Dr Ralston and hugs staff. They are so wonderful!

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